Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Silk is
still considered an exotic natural fiber centuries after Marco Polo introduced
it to the Western world.This
presentation will show how easy it is for the fiber artisan to use it in a
variety of forms, from dyeing the cocoons, to weaving to even making silk
paper.Finished pieces and samples of
fiber in various states will be available for participants to enjoy.

A gift
of a few silkworm eggs from another middle school science teacher, which she
shared with her Kentwood students, launched Margaret Jager’s exploration of
silk.Now retired, she continues to
pursue her life-long love for the textile arts and is a member of Woodland
Weavers and Spinners in Grand Rapids and currently Vice-President of the
Michigan League of Handweavers.